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R303 RNP

1997 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

147,748 mi
Last recorded147,748 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 BMW 525141,402 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 RNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 147,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 144,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel cap poor

signs of perrishing on brake hoses

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 30 Apr 2009 144,165 miles

fuel cap poor

signs of perrishing on brake hoses

surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 14 May 2008 140,035 miles

Oil leak

ns hand brake lazy

slight perihing on rear brake hoses

Fail 14 May 2008 140,034 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

ns hand brake lazy

slight perihing on rear brake hoses

Pass 17 Apr 2007 135,213 miles

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Fail 16 Apr 2007 135,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Handbrake efficiency low on nearside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wipers in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2006 129,161 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 129,161 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Radius arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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R303 RNP is a 1997 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1997 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 141,402 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R303 RNP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R303 RNP registered?

R303 RNP is a 1997 BMW 525, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R303 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 RNP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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